§ 38. Mr. OppenheimTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received recently from Scottish industrialists about the prospects for Scottish industry.
§ Mr. Allan StewartI am in constant informal contact with Scottish industrialists through meetings and visits to companies as part of my normal business. This provides regular opportunities to discuss matters of concern.
More specifically I met representatives of the Scottish CBI on 23 January. A wide-ranging discussion was held covering issues of importance to the Scottish economy.